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The team is actively involved in many projects including:
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Work is continuing with the Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system supplier to consolidate the two instances of the system. Agreement has been reached between the Trust…
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This form is to be completed for all new requests for communications project support to enable the Communications team to make an informed decision about priority and support level, allocate…
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The Centre for Perfect Care is a diverse service that works collaboratively to support Trust services to improve the quality of care and deliver operational excellence. We enable…
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Our values drive everything we do Our Trust values underpin everything we do here at Mersey Care. We expect everyone who works at the Trust to embody our values. Our Mersey CARES model (see…
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Introduction A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process to help you identify and minimise the data protection risks of a new project, system or process (or changes to existing ones).…
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To ensure our recruitment processes reflect our Trust values and align with best practices, mandatory training has been introduced for all staff involved in recruitment activities. Training is delivered in four bite-sized sessions (each booked separately). Find out more information and how to book on YourSpace.
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HR21: Recruitment and Selection
This policy outlines the process for managers to follow when recruiting and selecting staff.
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MMP02 Safe Management of Unidentifiable and Suspected Illicit Substances
This procedure determines the steps to be taken regarding the recording and disposal of unidentifiable and suspected illicit substances. Failure to follow this procedure may expose Trust staff to the risk of criminal prosecution for handling or supplying an illicit substance.
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MMP06 Transport, Transfer and Collection of Medicines
This procedure determines which processes should be followed routinely to transport medicines within and outside of the Trust, which processes should be followed to transfer medicines within the Trust and processes that must be followed when a patient collects their medication. It also provides guidance for exceptional circumstances when medicines cannot be transported in accordance with the Trust’s routine processes.
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MMD-PROC-062 - Section 17 Leave of Absence Procedure
Leave of absence for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) is authorised by Section 17.
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HR42: Incorrect Payments
This procedure provides colleagues and managers with information and guidance on dealing with incorrect payments to our colleagues.
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SA04 Receipt, management and use of payments received by the trust for their involvement in commercially funded research projects
This Policy has been developed to ensure that payments received by Trust staff from Commercial companies as a result from their involvement in a Commercially Funded research project, are received and managed in accordance with Department of Health and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust financial management procedures.
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HR01a Reflective Guidance Template
Reflection Guidance
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SA13 Duty of Candour (incorporating Engagement with those affected by a patient safety incident)
This policy applies to all clinical staff including permanent and temporary staff employed by the Trust. The policy also applies to students, bank and locum staff, contracted staff and volunteers. Every healthcare professional in the Trust must be open and honest with patients when care or treatment does not go as planned and which causes, or has the potential to cause, harm or distress. Engagement with those affected by a patient safety incident will be managed compassionately and on an individualised basis.
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IC04 Management of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Mask Fit Testing
The purpose of this policy is to provide information and guidance to Mersey Care NHS Trust directors, managers and staff on their responsibilities concerning mask fit testing at work.
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Plan for the Initial Management of Incidents Suspected to Involve Hazardous Materials: Self Presenters at UTCs/WICs and Community Visits’
The plan provides clear guidance for the response to an incident involving hazardous material or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) materials which may result in contaminated self presenters arriving at Walk In Centre/Urgent Treatment Centre seeking assistance along with guidance for responding to a suspected CBRN risk during patient visits in the community